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Organizing an IEP binder

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Writing Goals for Your Self-Contained Students: How to Make Them Work!

Writing Goals for Your Self-Contained Students: How to Make Them Work!

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How to Create and Use Book Companions to Meet IEP Goals

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How to Organize IEP Binders

How to Organize IEP Binders

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How to Set Up IEP Goal Bins for Easy Progress Monitoring

Behavior Blog Data IEP Simple Classroom

How to Set Up IEP Goal Bins to Simplify Progress Monitoring

How to Set Up IEP Goal Bins to Simplify Progress Monitoring

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How to Use Data Folders

How to Use Data Folders

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What to Include in Your IEP Binder for Middle School Special Education

What to Include in Your IEP Binder for Middle School Special Education

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Digital Data Collection with QR Codes

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Common Educational Assessments Used in Special Education

Common Educational Assessments Used in Special Education

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Tips for Grouping Students

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5 Valentine’s Day Activities to Support IEP Goals

5 Valentine’s Day Activities to Support IEP Goals

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How to Run Parent Conferences in Special Education

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5 Things to Know About Working in a Therapeutic Day School

5 Things to Know About Working in a Therapeutic Day School

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I'm Alyssa Shanahan -- a former Elementary Special Ed & Life Skills teacher. My classroom focus was always to keep things simple, increase communication, and build independence. Simply Special Ed's goal is to help teachers and students reach their full potential in and out of the classroom!

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